Describes marine education programs at the elementary and secondary levels in the New York City area. The city's extensive coastline and numerous learning centers comprise one of the richest educational resources in the country for studying the marine environment. (Author/WB)

Legal aspects of field trips are addressed, with special attention on planning and implementation aspects which warrant legal consideration. Suggestions are based on information obtained from studies which reviewed and analyzed court cases, with recommendations geared to lessen the likelihood that negligence suits will result if students sustain…

Presents an interview with seventh-grade science teacher Charles Doyle. The interview covers Doyle's environmental concerns, his interdisciplinary approach, and use of field trips in environmental education. His personal background, his writing, and his attitudes toward students and teaching are also discussed. (AM)

Outlined is a water ecology unit included within a one-semester field biology course for upper level high school students. Activities described include a visit to a water treatment plant, an abiotic stream study, a biotic stream study, interactions and questioning topics, and individual projects. (CS)

In an attempt to infuse career education into the existing school program, teachers were given the opportunity to prepare a unit of career exploration and receive a small career education grant ($75-$100) in order to carry out the unit. Most career exploration units involved the community. (KC)

Describes ways in which physics-learning activity packets can be used by high school students participating in trips organized by other departments. Provides an example of physics activities incorporated into an airplane trip to Disney World. (CS)

Discussed is the philosophical basis and development of wilderness education as part of the higher education curriculum. A list of characteristics of successful wilderness field trips is presented. (RE)

To promote career awareness in her art students, the author assigns them research projects on particular visual arts careers. Students may report findings or, to earn a higher grade, tape interviews or arrange a class presentation by an artist. This article is part of a theme issue on career education. (SJL)

Discusses a survey of full-time secondary school earth science teachers in Virginia to determine to what extent field trips or field work are incorporated into the course work. The results indicate that more time should be spent in field experiences. (Author/SA)

Describes a laboratory school environmental science program that utilizes university students of all majors to develop and teach lessons for field trips. Activities include water analysis and stream gradient determination. (MA)

Describes the activities of a school district in establishing an Outdoor Education Center. Includes information on budget, resource organizations, and community involvement. (MA)

Take younger kids on bigger trips and integrate living and learning skills. (Editor)

Presents ideas for brief, exciting trips that can be organized on any campus to view lithologic, geomorphic, meteorologic, and biotic phenomena. Enables students to cultivate powers of observation and inquiry. Discusses the following topics: rocks and minerals, weathering, microlandforms, weather and daytime astronomy, biogeography and soils, and…

Describes a study that included classroom lessons on hydroelectric power, the history and construction of a nearby lake, data recording, the use of field guides, and methods of counting natural populations. The study culminated in a field trip to the lake. (JRH)

Describes a strategy that combines a field trip to a pond with technology such as digital cameras and educational software to help children expand their knowledge about ponds. Involves students sharing this new knowledge using computer writing and drawing tools. Lists science software resources and writing/drawing programs. (JRH)